The NBA play-in tournament continues tonight as the Western Conference will see its first matchup for the No. 7 seed.
The Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) are looking to break a five-year playoff drought by taking on the Phoenix Suns (45-37) tonight. It’s been since 2021 since the Blazers made the playoffs, and their last playoff series win was back in 2019.
During the regular season, the Suns took two out of three games against the Blazers, but Portland managed to win their last encounter on February 22.
Here’s what to know for the Trail Blazers vs. Suns game:
- What: NBA Play-In Tournament
- When: April 14th at 10pm Eastern Time
- Where: Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona
- Streaming: Prime Video (with a Free Trial available)
Both teams have a shot at the playoffs. The winner secures their spot as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, facing the Spurs in the first round. Meanwhile, the loser will have to play against either the Clippers or Warriors on Friday to vie for the No. 8 seed.
Start Time for Trail Blazers vs. Suns:
The game kicks off tonight at 10pm ET.
How to Watch for Free:
This game is available exclusively on Prime Video as part of the NBA Play-In Tournament. You’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch it.
If you haven’t subscribed to Prime Video yet, you can start with a 30-day free trial, which includes perks like free 2-day shipping and exclusive deals. After the trial, the subscription costs $14.99 per month or $139 yearly.
For those aged 18 to 24, there’s a discount available on the Young Adult Prime membership after age verification. Following a 6-month free trial, you’ll pay only half of the standard price—so just $7.49 monthly.
Important NBA Playoff Dates:
- April 14th to 17th: NBA Play-In Tournament
- April 18th: First round of the NBA playoffs begins
- June 3rd: NBA Finals Game 1
